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Thirlmere vs Couridjah

Name: Thirlmere vs Couridjah — 2021 Census comparison
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Urban Centre comparison ≈ 3.2 km apart · Thirlmere profile · Couridjah profile

Thirlmere Couridjah

Thirlmere and Couridjah (L) are neighbouring areas in New South Wales with very different levels of accessibility. Thirlmere is somewhat walkable, with 73.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 86.1% near a park. In contrast, Couridjah (L) is car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, parks or health services. Thirlmere has also seen more recent growth, with 44.8% of people moving in during the last five years, compared to 33.6% in Couridjah (L).

Both areas sit near the national figure for the share of people aged 65 and over. They are also very similar in terms of typical weekly incomes, with both areas seeing typical personal incomes around $780 to $790. While they share these traits, some gaps are widening; for example, the share of people with no religion is now far higher in Thirlmere, and the proportion of detached houses is far higher in Couridjah (L) than it was in 2011.

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Where they differ most

Population: 3,836 larger in Thirlmere Separate houses: 10.9 pts higher in Couridjah Limited English: 0.6 pts higher in Thirlmere PT commute: 0.2 pts higher in Thirlmere No car: 4.2 pts higher in Thirlmere

Demographics & Identity

Population in Thirlmere in Couridjah +3,836 larger in Thirlmere gap widening

4,118 84th pct 282 15th pct

Median age in Thirlmere in Couridjah +3 yrs older in Couridjah gap narrowing

37 yrs 21st pct 40 yrs 32nd pct

Age structure

21.4% Older adults (45–64) +4.8 pts ▸ 26.2%

25.8% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +1.3 pts 24.5%

20.1% Seniors (65+) ◂ +3.1 pts 17.0%

20.1% Children (0–14) ◂ +0.9 pts 19.1%

12.3% Youth (15–24) +3.0 pts ▸ 15.2%

Marital status

47.5% Married ◂ +0.3 pts 47.2%

34.1% Never married +2.7 pts ▸ 36.8%

8.9% Divorced ◂ +0.3 pts 8.7%

3.9% Separated +2.2 pts ▸ 6.1%

5.8% Widowed ◂ +3.2 pts 2.6%

Age & sex structure

Thirlmere Couridjah

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

84.9% Australia ◂ +3.4 pts 81.6%

0.7% New Zealand +3.6 pts ▸ 4.3%

3.8% England ◂ +2.7 pts 1.1%

0.4% Philippines ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.3% Italy ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.3% South Africa ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.1% China ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% India even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

46.0% Australian ◂ +7.7 pts 38.3%

40.4% English +1.5 pts ▸ 41.8%

10.7% Irish ◂ +1.1 pts 9.6%

9.4% Scottish ◂ +0.2 pts 9.2%

3.2% Italian +4.9 pts ▸ 8.2%

1.4% Dutch +3.2 pts ▸ 4.6%

3.7% German +0.5 pts ▸ 4.3%

1.3% Greek ◂ +1.3 pts 0.0%

0.8% Chinese ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.8% Filipino ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.3% Indian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

89.8% English only ◂ +0.8 pts 89.0%

1.2% Arabic +0.3 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.6% Greek ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Italian ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.2% Tagalog ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.1% Mandarin ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.1% Cantonese ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

55.6% Christianity +5.8 pts ▸ 61.3%

36.2% No religion ◂ +10.6 pts 25.5%

6.4% Not stated +5.0 pts ▸ 11.3%

0.8% Islam +0.7 pts ▸ 1.4%

0.4% Other religions +0.7 pts ▸ 1.1%

0.7% Buddhism ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.1% Hinduism ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Highest year of school

38.8% Year 12 +0.7 pts ▸ 39.6%

34.2% Year 10 ◂ +0.8 pts 33.3%

12.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.4 pts 11.1%

8.0% Year 11 ◂ +2.7 pts 5.3%

Highest qualification level

44.6% Certificate III / IV +0.1 pts ▸ 44.7%

14.5% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +1.1 pts 13.3%

14.0% Bachelor degree ◂ +2.0 pts 12.0%

4.4% Postgraduate degree ◂ +1.1 pts 3.3%

2.6% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.1 pts ▸ 2.7%

2.2% Certificate I / II ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

19.2% Engineering & related +5.5 pts ▸ 24.7%

14.6% Management & commerce +0.7 pts ▸ 15.3%

9.4% Health +1.9 pts ▸ 11.3%

11.3% Society & culture ◂ +0.6 pts 10.7%

8.6% Architecture & building +2.0 pts ▸ 10.7%

10.0% Education ◂ +4.0 pts 6.0%

5.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +0.5 pts 5.3%

2.0% Creative arts +1.3 pts ▸ 3.3%

2.6% Agriculture & environment +0.1 pts ▸ 2.7%

1.5% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.5 pts 0.0%

0.9% Information technology ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Thirlmere in Couridjah +$11 higher in Thirlmere gap narrowing

$792 75th pct $781 73rd pct

Household income in Thirlmere in Couridjah +$90 higher in Couridjah gap widening

$1,701 76th pct $1,791 80th pct

Family income in Thirlmere in Couridjah +$42 higher in Thirlmere gap narrowing

$2,062 78th pct $2,020 76th pct

Household income distribution

32.8% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +13.0 pts 19.8%

27.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +1.0 pts 26.4%

16.3% Under $650 ◂ +9.7 pts 6.6%

11.4% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +2.6 pts 8.8%

7.4% $4,000 or more +3.6 pts ▸ 11.0%

Personal income distribution

39.7% Under $650 ◂ +0.3 pts 39.4%

34.2% $650–$1,499 +1.7 pts ▸ 35.9%

17.9% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +7.5 pts 10.4%

2.2% $3,000 or more ◂ +0.5 pts 1.7%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

12.7% Arthritis ◂ +1.0 pts 11.7%

10.7% Mental health ◂ +3.9 pts 6.7%

8.9% Other condition +1.4 pts ▸ 10.3%

10.2% Asthma ◂ +1.0 pts 9.2%

5.2% Diabetes ◂ +1.7 pts 3.5%

4.8% Heart disease ◂ +2.3 pts 2.5%

3.4% Cancer ◂ +0.9 pts 2.5%

2.3% Lung condition +0.2 pts ▸ 2.5%

0.8% Stroke ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.6% Dementia ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

57.7% None +2.2 pts ▸ 59.9%

22.1% One condition ◂ +5.1 pts 17.0%

8.0% Two conditions ◂ +0.6 pts 7.4%

3.9% Three or more even 3.9%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in Thirlmere in Couridjah +0.3 larger in Couridjah gap narrowing

2.6 71st pct 2.9 86th pct

Family composition

55.0% Couples with children +8.2 pts ▸ 63.2%

29.0% Couples without children ◂ +4.3 pts 24.7%

15.5% One-parent families ◂ +4.7 pts 10.8%

0.8% Other families ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

35.6% 2 people +0.7 pts ▸ 36.3%

23.6% 1 person ◂ +6.0 pts 17.6%

14.5% 3 people +6.4 pts ▸ 20.9%

15.1% 4 people +0.3 pts ▸ 15.4%

7.1% 5 people ◂ +2.8 pts 4.4%

3.8% 6 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 5.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Thirlmere in Couridjah +$47 higher in Thirlmere gap narrowing

$412 88th pct $365 79th pct

Mortgage in Thirlmere in Couridjah +$25 higher in Thirlmere gap narrowing

$2,275 95th pct $2,250 94th pct

People / bedroom in Thirlmere in Couridjah even gap steady

0.80 57th pct 0.80 57th pct

How homes are owned or rented

41.0% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +0.3 pts 40.7%

27.3% Owned outright +8.9 pts ▸ 36.3%

22.6% Rented ◂ +5.0 pts 17.6%

7.7% Other tenure ◂ +7.7 pts 0.0%

1.7% Not stated ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

89.1% Separate house +10.9 pts ▸ 100.0%

10.6% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%

0.4% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

41.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +2.1 pts 39.6%

30.1% 3 bedrooms +0.7 pts ▸ 30.8%

9.1% 5 or more +6.3 pts ▸ 15.4%

13.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +2.4 pts 11.0%

4.2% 1 bedroom ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

0.3% Studio / none ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

57.8% $350–$549 +4.7 pts ▸ 62.5%

10.6% $550–$749 +20.7 pts ▸ 31.3%

21.4% $200–$349 ◂ +21.4 pts 0.0%

8.2% Under $200 ◂ +8.2 pts 0.0%

0.9% $750 or more ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

49.6% $1,800–$2,999 ◂ +14.5 pts 35.1%

21.6% $1,000–$1,799 +10.8 pts ▸ 32.4%

17.3% $3,000 or more +7.0 pts ▸ 24.3%

9.5% Under $1,000 ◂ +9.5 pts 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

55.9% Car (driver) +8.4 pts ▸ 64.3%

20.7% Worked at home ◂ +1.8 pts 18.9%

3.7% Car (passenger) ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

0.8% Walked ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

0.2% Train ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

37.6% 2 vehicles +1.5 pts ▸ 39.1%

31.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +16.1 pts 15.2%

11.4% 4 or more +13.6 pts ▸ 25.0%

14.9% 3 vehicles ◂ +5.2 pts 9.8%

4.2% No vehicle ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

17.1% Construction +0.4 pts ▸ 17.5%

14.1% Health care & social assistance +1.3 pts ▸ 15.4%

8.9% Education & training +2.3 pts ▸ 11.2%

9.0% Retail trade +0.8 pts ▸ 9.8%

9.2% Manufacturing ◂ +2.9 pts 6.3%

4.0% Transport & warehousing +3.7 pts ▸ 7.7%

6.3% Public administration & safety ◂ +2.8 pts 3.5%

3.9% Other services +1.7 pts ▸ 5.6%

4.3% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.2 pts 2.1%

2.9% Administrative & support +1.3 pts ▸ 4.2%

3.5% Professional & technical ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

1.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +1.9 pts ▸ 3.5%

Occupations people work in

19.6% Technicians & trades ◂ +0.1 pts 19.6%

14.5% Professionals ◂ +1.2 pts 13.3%

13.3% Clerical & administrative ◂ +1.4 pts 11.9%

12.7% Community & personal service ◂ +0.8 pts 11.9%

9.6% Machinery operators & drivers +3.0 pts ▸ 12.6%

11.7% Managers +0.2 pts ▸ 11.9%

9.6% Labourers ◂ +1.9 pts 7.7%

8.1% Sales workers +1.0 pts ▸ 9.1%

Walkability

Walk score in Thirlmere in Couridjah +4.5 higher in Thirlmere

5.7 77th pct 1.2 12th pct

Types ≤15 min in Thirlmere in Couridjah +5.3 more in Thirlmere

6.1 78th pct 0.8 8th pct

15-min city in Thirlmere in Couridjah +73.7 pts higher in Thirlmere

73.7% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in Thirlmere in Couridjah +73.7 pts higher in Thirlmere

73.7% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in Thirlmere in Couridjah +37.6 pts higher in Thirlmere

94.2% 90th pct 56.6% 54th pct

Walk to school in Thirlmere in Couridjah +65.0 pts higher in Thirlmere

65.0% 46th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in Thirlmere in Couridjah +86.1 pts higher in Thirlmere

86.1% 37th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in Thirlmere in Couridjah +72.3 pts higher in Thirlmere

72.3% 76th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in Thirlmere in Couridjah +1.0 more in Couridjah

16.8 45th pct 17.7 48th pct

Intersections/km² in Thirlmere in Couridjah +29 higher in Thirlmere

36 56th pct 7 11th pct

Mean slope in Thirlmere in Couridjah +0.1 pts higher in Thirlmere

5.4% 60th pct 5.3% 59th pct

Compare Thirlmere with nearby areas

Tahmoor Couridjah Picton - West Picton Buxton Bargo Yanderra Balmoral

Compare Couridjah with nearby areas

Buxton Thirlmere Tahmoor Bargo Picton - West Picton Balmoral Yanderra

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Thirlmere vs Couridjah [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL115137/thirlmere/vs/UCL122042/couridjah